Principal Designer

About This Role

Lead the commercialization of new medical device products and improvements by applying technical design skills and collaborating cross-functionally. This role focuses on developing processes from concept to production within a global environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead team meetings on small and large projects to review trade-offs and analyses to optimize solutions
• Utilize complex software tools (Solidworks, Capture, and Windchill) for technical designs that fulfill mechanical specifications
• Provide direction to other individual contributors and communicate effectively to accomplish tasks
• Gather and present data to upper management using tools like Excel and Word
• Develop, test, and execute complex mechanical systems and designs
• Create product concepts using current tool analysis techniques and technologies through parametric CAD software
• Perform Mechanical design/redesign of medical device products applying industry standards (e.g., ASME Y14.5M-2009) to detail drawings
• Create, modify, and maintain documentation using CAD tools tied to a data management system
• Provide support for OEM device documentation and Bill of Material structure
• Review and verify design work of peers for compliance with standards and corporate procedures
• Generate engineering change orders (ECOs) and provide illustrations for product information

Requirements

• Associate’s or 2-year technical degree (or higher) in mechanical drafting or related field
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in mechanical design and using SolidWorks software
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude
• Strong understanding of GD&T
• Demonstrated ability to develop equipment/fixtures/tooling from concept to production
• Demonstrated cross-functional teamwork in technically demanding environment
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel, domestic and international, up to 10%
• Full knowledge of GD&T tolerancing

Qualifications

• Associate’s or 2-year technical degree in mechanical drafting or related field
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in mechanical design and using SolidWorks software

Nice to Have

• Prior experience as a technical lead on team projects
• Molding experience
• Prior experience in medical device industry or similar highly-regulated industry
• Highly motivated individual that can independently drive deliverables to completion
• Experience in New Product Development
• Demonstrated ability to develop and drive innovative solutions into processes and products
• Medical device design experience
• Experience with mechanical design
• Ability to schedule out timelines with specific milestones

Skills

* Required skills